This was our last full week in Polson, Montana and we had so much fun with our granddaughter, Abby. The week flew by as we packed it with lots of activities. The pics below show some of the fun things we did in this beautiful part of the country.
Lots of Monopoly games!
Swimming at Polson RV Resort
Playing with Bear
On Sunday, we drove to Glacier National Park (about an hour and a half from Polson) to ride horses on a trail ride in the park. It was great to have had this experience with Abby. We arrived for a safety talk with wrangler, Danielle. She talked to us about the way to handle our mountain horse. Roger and I have had experience on horses, but Abby had not been on a trail ride. Our ride lasted an hour and took us through some beautiful scenery in the park. We were not allowed to take pictures while on the horses so the pictures below show us before the ride.
After finishing the ride (with smiles all around) we headed back to Polson. On the way back, in Hungry Horse, we stopped for dinner and Huckleberry Pie. Yum!
We had a rainy day on Monday, so Abby and I decided to go to the Museum of America in Polson. It is touted as the "Smithsonian of the West." The museum has lots of everything both inside and outside. We had a great time discovering an older America.
On Friday night, the three of us went to the Polson Rodeo. This rodeo is a sanctioned event for the National Rodeo Association and had all of the contests that you would see in a large town rodeo. They began with Mutton Busting, which is a contest for 4 - 7 year olds that do not weigh more than 60 pounds. Abby decided to pass on this event. The children wear a helmet and chest protection. It was fun to watch.
On Saturday afternoon, Abby, Roger and I went white water rafting on the lower Flathead River. Our guide Paul took us down about eight miles, encountering several class 3 rapids along the way.
We had a rainy day on Monday, so Abby and I decided to go to the Museum of America in Polson. It is touted as the "Smithsonian of the West." The museum has lots of everything both inside and outside. We had a great time discovering an older America.
Checking in at the front desk
Colonial America
Abby loved the player piano
Soda Fountain
Huey Helicopter
School room
On Friday night, the three of us went to the Polson Rodeo. This rodeo is a sanctioned event for the National Rodeo Association and had all of the contests that you would see in a large town rodeo. They began with Mutton Busting, which is a contest for 4 - 7 year olds that do not weigh more than 60 pounds. Abby decided to pass on this event. The children wear a helmet and chest protection. It was fun to watch.
On Saturday afternoon, Abby, Roger and I went white water rafting on the lower Flathead River. Our guide Paul took us down about eight miles, encountering several class 3 rapids along the way.
Boarding the bus to take us to our river launch. Notice the rafts on the back of the bus.
Paul and Abby
Roger, Abby and I pose with Paul before we start.
Abby jumps into the river for a quick dip.
Paul takes a break while Abby rows.
What an incredible week we had with our granddaughter, Abby. She made it very special for us. Thank you for checking in with us. We leave for Coeur d'Alene on Monday.
Thought about you guys yesterday as we were picking cherries! We met you last year around this time at the Sage Hills RV Park and we shared delicious rainier cherries with you! We enjoy reading about your travels--you are doing what we hope to do in a few years!
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